Factors associated with triggering by anger
| Anger trigger group | Comparison group | Univariate p value | Odds ratio* (95% CI) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| *Adjusted for age and sex. | ||||
| NSTEMI, non-ST elevation myocardial infarction; STEMI, ST elevation myocardial infarction; UA, unstable angina. | ||||
| Age | ||||
| ⩽50 | 15 (34.1%) | 42 (19.5%) | 0.024 | 1 |
| 51–60 | 14 (31.8%) | 67 (31.2%) | 0.58 (0.25 to 1.32) | |
| 61–70 | 8 (18.2%) | 48 (22.3%) | 0.45 (0.17 to 1.18) | |
| ⩾71 | 7 (15.9%) | 58 (27.0%) | 0.32 (0.11 to 0.88) | |
| Deprivation | ||||
| Low | 14 (31.8%) | 99 (46.0%) | 0.040 | 1 |
| Medium | 12 (27.3%) | 59 (27.4%) | 1.41 (0.60 to 3.27) | |
| High | 18 (40.9%) | 57 (26.5%) | 2.14 (1.00 to 4.66) | |
| Acute coronary syndrome type | ||||
| NSTEMI/UA | 8 (19.0%) | 80 (39.6%) | 0.025 | 1 |
| Non-Q STEMI | 15 (35.7%) | 45 (22.8%) | 3.23 (1.26 to 8.28) | |
| Q wave STEMI | 19 (45.2%) | 76 (37.6%) | 2.60 (1.06 to 6.39) | |